assignment 1 final - 1 Janelle Ogren English 101 Dr. Pisiak...

1 Janelle Ogren English 101 Dr. Pisiak February 11, 2008 The Advantages of Attending College There are many avenues a student can take when finished with high school. Whether it is getting a job straight out of high school, joining the military, or going to college, options are virtually limitless. There are advantages and disadvantages to each path a student may choose to take and there is a right path for everyone. However, attending college should be important to high school students because the experience builds character, lifelong friendships develop, it is a chance for independence, and typically results in increased job opportunities. The primary purpose of college is to continue one’s education after high school. However, along with the knowledge that comes with attending college, it is a time and place where character is built. In order to do well hard work is crucial. College courses require time and effort to be put in, and skating by is not an option. The amount of work put in determines how much is learned from the material as well as the amount of success is had in that class. Having to work hard develops a good work ethic within students, and with that comes more success in everyday life. Also, the knowledge received while attending college goes beyond what is learned in the classroom. Typically, people from various backgrounds coexist on college campuses. This diversity creates a more

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